Bhubaneswar, July 26 (IANS) Heavy rainfall continued to batter several parts of Odisha as the low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, said the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. According to the IMD, Bhubaneswar, the well-marked low-pressure area over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of North Odisha-West Bengal coasts intensified into a Depression on Sunday morning. The system is centred over the northwest Bay of Bengal, around…
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Imphal, July 26 (IANS) The security forces in Manipur have arrested five hardcore militants belonging to different insurgent outfits, recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, and apprehended two drug peddlers during separate operations conducted across the state in the past 24 hours, police officials said on Sunday. A senior police official said that the five arrested militants belong to the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and the United National Liberation Fron…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the latest edition of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, lauded the growing public participation in the ‘Catch The Rain’ campaign and highlighted the nationwide efforts being made to conserve rainwater, revive traditional water bodies and strengthen groundwater resources. Recalling his appeal from the previous edition of the programme, the Prime Minister said the campaign has gathered momentum across the …
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday announced his resignation, saying he was deeply pained by the developments of the past 10 days and wanted to ensure that anti-national forces did not exploit the situation arising from the controversy over examination irregularities.Submitting his resignation, Pradhan reaffirmed his commitment to youth and education while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for support, framing it as a response to protect exam in…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a fresh weather advisory, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the country over the next few days as the southwest monsoon continues to remain active. According to the IMD, widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds is likely to affect several regions, including Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat,…
Bhubaneswar, July 25 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said that the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with globally renowned HCLTech and India’s indigenous artificial intelligence company Sarvam AI marks the beginning of a new revolution in Odisha’s industry and technology sectors. The landmark MOUs were signed in the presence of CM Majhi at the Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhawan here on Friday.He said the initiatives would significantly strengthen Odi…
Bhubaneswar, July 24 (IANS) A devotee reportedly died due to suffocation while several others were hospitalised during the Bahuda Yatra (return journey) of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and the celestial weapon Chakraraj Sudarshan in the holy coastal town of Puri, Odisha, on Friday. According to reports, the deceased was identified as Abhiram Das (57) from Kataka district. However, the state government has yet to confirm the death officially.Sources said the devotee suddenly fel…
Bhubaneswar, July 24 (IANS) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday questioned the effectiveness of the proposed amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, announced by the Union government, claiming that merely enacting stricter laws will not curb recurring question paper leak incidents unless they are implemented effectively. Addressing a press conference at the Sankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, BJD Spokesperson and Media Coordinator Lenin Mohanty said the…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the Rajya Sabha on Friday that as many as 15 states and Union Territories (UTs) have deployed dedicated Tourist Police to create a safer ecosystem for visitors. Shekhawat said Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh have deployed Tourist Police to strengthen the on-ground safety mecha…
Bhubaneswar, July 24 (IANS) Lakhs of devotees thronged the coastal town of Puri in Odisha as the Bahuda Yatra commenced on Friday with the Pahandi Bije rituals of Lord Jagannath, elder brother Lord Balabhadra, sister Devi Subhadra, and the celestial weapon Chakraraj Sudarshan.The Bahuda Yatra marks the deities’ return journey from the Gundicha Temple back to the Shree Jagannath Temple after their nine-day sojourn.The holy triad was brought to their respective chariots from Gundicha Temple or Ada…